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AGEISM: Ignoring the old
Be sure to read the end of this post. Recently, I read an article that was a plea for more respect and recognition of old people. I’m one of those “old people” and I see examples of ageism far too often. … Continue reading
Mar 14
Minutes from the OBC (Old Boys’ Club) Brantford Chapter (also known as the BGG or Brantford Guy Group) …and much more…. and a clean medical report to boot !!! A lively and full to overflowing meeting (22 or 23) of … Continue reading
12 Best Foods to Eat in the Morning
The 12 Best Foods to Eat in the Morning Eggs Eggs are high in protein and several important nutrients. They may promote fullness and help lower your calorie intake later in the day. Greek yogurt Greek yogurt is not only … Continue reading
Moira Welsh, “Wife of long-term-care home resident banned from visiting.”
Read Moira Welsh’s full story about the wife of a long-term-care home resident being banned from visiting the resident a: Torstar story Moira Welsh is an investigative reporter with the Toronto Star. The winner of two Canadian Association of Journalists … Continue reading
Great Irish sayings for St. Paddy’s day….
My favourite first… May you be at the gates of heaven an hour before the devil knows you’re dead! Here’s health to your enemies’ enemies! Here’s to a long life and a merry one. A quick death and an easy … Continue reading
HEALTH: The power of music and health
Over the years, music-based strategies have been investigated for everything from hospital stays, to walking, to sleep, yielding positive results in each of these areas. Given the deep connection that most of us have with music, it should come as no … Continue reading
Cheryl Bristow
Cheryl Bristow Canadian author of the Amazon best seller, A Shield in the Shadows. Grandmother, mother, spouse, choral group member, and a published writer. Cheryl Bristow is another of the great women who should be celebrated and honoured not just … Continue reading
FUNERAL PRE-PLANNING
Non-sponsored ADVERTISING: ABOR MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Why should I pre-plan my final arrangements? Arranging in advance saves money and stress for your loved ones, helps ensure your wishes are carried out exactly as you want and provides you with the … Continue reading
You’re #1 in Big Boy Ford’s heart !
Ford ranks you # 1 in his political world…but then he’s only doing what comes naturally to most politicians. Here’s what Ford’s done for you: No fees for license plate renewals; Cut Toronto city council cut in half; Relaxed regulations … Continue reading
Ginger Kuenzel
My first job was as a legislative assistant and speechwriter for a Congressman in Washington, D.C. As the Vietnam War raged on and the Nixon administration made some very bad choices, I chose to leave that behind to embark on … Continue reading
Get off the road!! Is it time someone in your family should no longer be driving?
The time when we should stop driving comes for each of us. It will be a sad time, relinquishing one’s driving permit. A depressing time where we lose independence and self-reliance. However, for safety’s sake, to save a life, that … Continue reading
Mar 7 – No blossoms but lots of buds replacing the Smirnoffs
Rotzy’s boycotting in protest and workin’ hard at boycotting the right stuff. It’s an education, we tells ya! Somewhere in the last one or two “F/N” columns, yours truly jumped in (with both feet) on various ways and ploys we … Continue reading